user privacy
Coverage of user privacy in the Nexus archive.
- WhatsApp to introduce usernames, allowing users to reserve handles ahead of launch
WhatsApp is introducing a username feature that allows users to reserve handles before its launch. This update is part of the app's ongoing efforts to enhance user privacy through new additions.
- What Apple and Google are doing to your push notifications
Apple and Google are modifying their push notification systems, potentially affecting how apps deliver alerts to users. These changes may prioritize user privacy and reduce notification overload, impacting app engagement strategies.
- LinkedIn scans for 6,278 extensions and encrypts the results into every request
LinkedIn is scanning users' browsers for 6,278 extensions and embedding encrypted results into every request, raising privacy concerns. The practice was highlighted by 404Privacy in an analysis, with Hacker News users discussing its implications.
- Mozilla's Opposition to Chrome's Prompt API
Mozilla has publicly opposed Chrome's proposed Prompt API, citing concerns over user privacy and potential abuse by websites. The issue highlights tensions between browser vendors regarding web standards and user control.
- Reviving BrowserID in 2026
The article discusses the potential revival of Mozilla's deprecated BrowserID identity system in 2026, highlighting its historical role in decentralized authentication and modern implications for web security and user privacy.
- WhatsApp Leaks User Metadata to Attackers
WhatsApp is leaking user metadata, allowing strangers to infer limited information without prior contact or messaging. This vulnerability could theoretically enable malicious activities by providing attackers with basic user data.